Demigod (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who is part mortal and part god.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In Greek mythology, Hercules was considered a demigod due to his mortal mother and godly father Zeus.
- The demigod's powers were not as strong as those of the gods, but still far beyond those of mortal men.
- As a demigod, Perseus was able to wield the helmet of darkness and defeat Medusa with ease.
- The demigod's mortal side made him vulnerable to human emotions and weaknesses, but his godly side granted him immense strength.
- In some mythologies, demigods were believed to possess the power to control the forces of nature, such as the weather or the oceans.